Capo 1st fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
x2
I could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers,
( 8th fret)
Consulting with the rain;
And my head I'd be a scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
I'd unravel ev'ry riddle for any individdle
( 8th fret)
In trouble or in pain
With the thoughts that I'd be thinkin',
I could be another Lincoln
( 8th fret)
If I only had a brain.
Oh, I--could tell you why - - the ocean's near the shore,
I could think of things I'd never thunk before,
And then I'd sit and think some more.
I would not be just a nuffin', my head all full of stuffin',
( 8th fret)
My heart all full of pain;
I would dance and be merry,
life would be a ding-a-derry
If I only had a brain
And perhaps I'd deserve you and be even worthy of you
If I only had a brain.